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SJ62 RHY

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,477 mi
Last recorded133,477 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 RHY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 133,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside fuel filler outer trim flap not closing properly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks upper covers corroded/holed (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 133,472 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords in damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords in low inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside fuel filler outer trim flap not closing properly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks upper covers corroded/holed (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 122,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroding. (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 122,787 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear chassis corroded/flaking in parts

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 6,6,3,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear loading tub body mount corroded/holed on chassis

Offside Rear wheel arch trim missing

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks top covers corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 105,302 miles

Centre and tail pipe exhaust corroding.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Centre and tail pipe exhaust corroding.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff main seal . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,442 miles

Rear differential wetting oil at prop shaft seal

Fail 26 Aug 2022 90,439 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv gaitor burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worse on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear differential wetting oil at prop shaft seal

Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,718 miles

chassis and suspension all have slight corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2021 82,718 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexi at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 main pipe at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box has hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

chassis and suspension all have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,869 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 79,869 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,737 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,915 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,020 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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SJ62 RHY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 77,987 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ62 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SJ62 RHY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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